Tips & Myths

Good skin health tips for rosacea

The key to caring for skin affected by rosacea is to treat it gently.

  Choose products that are non-drying, free of alcohol or astringents.
  Use a mild cleanser and do not rub or scrub skin.
  Make a habit of using sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) every day.
  Moisturize your skin, especially during the colder months when the air is dry.

Five harmful myths about rosacea

Myth #1: It’s a form of acne.
Do not try acne creams because may dry out and irritate your skin even more.

Myth #2: It’s because of a drinking problem.
Excess alcohol consumption does not cause rosacea. Alcohol is a known trigger so it can worsen symptoms in individuals with rosacea.

Myth #3: It’s due to high blood pressure.
It is a common misconception that high blood pressure produces facial flushing. Medications used to manage high blood pressure, however, can increase redness in rosacea sufferers.

Myth #4: It’s due to poor hygiene.
Rosacea does not result from not washing enough. In fact, because rosacea skin tends to be dry and sensitive, overcleansing it can actually make symptoms worse.

Myth #5: It’s actually a bad sunburn.
Because of the redness that characterizes rosacea, people may assume that you have sunburned skin.